The UK’s Sizewell C project reaches a key milestone with a financing boost from EDF, including a loan guaranteed by Bpifrance and backing from the National Wealth Fund, with an estimated total cost of GBP38bn ($48.19bn).
CMA CGM is commissioning ten new giant container ships under the French flag. These LNG-powered vessels aim to strengthen France's maritime competitiveness while supporting the sector's energy transition.
NGE, through its subsidiary Sade, has won the contract for the cooling system networks (SEC) of six EPR2 reactors in France, a key project for nuclear safety and industrial innovation.
The French National Assembly rejected proposed tax increases on E85 and B100 biofuels in the 2026 budget after strong opposition from the agricultural and transport sectors.
BP reported a net profit of $1.16 billion in the third quarter, five times higher than in 2024, thanks to strong results in refining and distribution, despite a decline in oil prices.
The Commercial Court of Evry has delayed the review of takeover bids for Global Bioenergies, raising the possibility of judicial liquidation if no buyer emerges by November 12 at noon.
The government confirmed that the majority sale of Exaion by EDF to Mara will be subject to the foreign investment control procedure, with a response expected by the end of December.
Qatar warns it could halt its liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to the European Union if the CSDDD directive is not softened, a move that reignites tensions surrounding Brussels' new sustainability regulations.
The gradual ban on Russian cargoes reshapes European flows, increases winter detours via the Northern Sea Route and shifts risk toward force majeure and “change of law,” despite rising global capacity.
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Tenergie renovated the roof of an industrial hangar at a limestone quarry in Bouches-du-Rhône and installed a 270 kWc solar plant under a 25-year lease agreement with no upfront cost for the company.
Baltic Storage Platform secures a record €85.6mn ($90.6mn) to develop two battery energy storage sites in Estonia, marking the first such financing in the Baltics based solely on storage revenue streams.
The French group will supply carbon steel pipelines to TechnipFMC for the offshore Orca project, strengthening its strategic position in the Brazilian market.
Energy group REDEN has commissioned a 3-hectare agrivoltaic greenhouse in Montaut, Ariège, combining specialised agricultural production and electricity generation on a single family-run site.
Ahead of Hyd’Occ’s commissioning, Qair hosts hydrogen sector operators and decision-makers in Béziers to coordinate the industrial integration of local production into regional transport.
Shanghai Electric strengthens its position in the global nuclear fusion supply chain with strategic equipment deliveries for the ITER project in France and CRAFT in China.
Meeting in Canada, G7 energy ministers unveiled a series of projects aimed at securing supply chains for critical minerals, in response to China’s restrictions on rare earth exports.
Enedis plans a €250mn ($264mn) investment to strengthen Marseille’s electricity grid by 2030, including the full removal of paper-insulated cables and support for the port’s electrification.
Electrabel has entrusted Framatome with upgrading the control system of the Tihange 3 reactor, reinforcing Belgium’s nuclear extension strategy launched in 2023.
Joint venture Baltic Storage Platform has secured €85.6mn ($90.7mn) to build two energy storage systems in Estonia, forming one of continental Europe’s largest battery complexes.
Third-quarter results show strong resilience from European majors, supported by improved margins, increased production and extended share buyback programmes.
The Renewable Energy Syndicate opposes the bill adopted by the Economic Affairs Committee, arguing that its provisions would end the development of agrivoltaics in France.
Luc Rémont was dismissed as head of EDF by the French executive due to disagreements over industrial contract strategy and financing of the EPR2 nuclear programme.
A decree published in the Official Journal revises support for photovoltaic systems under 500 kWc by lowering certain tariffs and introducing a bank guarantee to regulate project eligibility.
EACOP has confirmed the closure of an initial tranche of external financing for its 1,443 km pipeline, as several NGOs urge participating banks to withdraw from the project.
Marvel Fusion extends its Series B funding to €113 mn with backing from Siemens Energy, EQT Ventures and the European Innovation Council, aiming to build a laser fusion reactor prototype by 2032.
Several air transport groups believe the renewable fuel levels set by the European Union for 2030 are unattainable given current production capacities.
TotalEnergies’ withdrawal from the Maya project highlights a strategic shift in French Guiana towards distribution and territorial balance, at the expense of solar production around Cayenne.
TotalEnergies has started construction on six new battery projects in Germany, representing 221 MW of capacity and a €160mn investment, strengthening its presence in the German power market.
The French government is pressing EDF and industrial players to reach a pricing agreement by summer, amid ongoing tensions over nuclear supply contracts.
Investment firm Ardian has completed the acquisition of renewable energy producer Akuo, active in photovoltaics, wind and storage, with stated ambitions for international expansion and increased capacity.
Amid trade tensions with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is reviving pipeline projects toward the Arctic to directly access European and Asian markets, diversifying Canada's oil exports.
Luc Rémont's departure exposes ongoing disagreements between EDF and the French State over electricity pricing for industry and the financing terms of the nuclear programme.
Global energy consumption growth doubled in 2024 compared to its ten-year average, fuelled by rising electricity use in advanced and emerging economies, according to a report by the International Energy Agency.
Senator Yannick Jadot appears in court in Paris for defamation after accusing TotalEnergies of being “an accomplice to war crimes” due to its presence in Russia in 2022.
In Martigné-Ferchaud, a group of citizens invested in a wind farm with an annual capacity of 36 GWh, raising €520,000 from a total €24 mn budget, with operations set to begin in May.
A North Dakota jury ordered Greenpeace to pay more than $665 million to Energy Transfer, triggering international reactions denouncing an attack on freedom of expression.
Luc Rémont is replaced as head of EDF as French manufacturers criticise a pricing strategy seen as incompatible with national industrial competitiveness.
Luc Rémont will not be reappointed as Chairman of Électricité de France, two years after his nomination, despite record profits in 2024 and the revival of the nuclear fleet.
